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UPDATED Oct 16, 2026 at 11:06 PM ET
Oct 15, 2026 at 5:09 AM ET
Rama blames ‘foreign hands’ for Albania protests
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Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama said Friday that “foreign hands” were involved in escalating protests and claimed they aimed to hinder Albania’s bid to join the European Union. Thousands have demonstrated in Tirana since Tuesday, demanding his resignation and protesting university conditions and high tuition fees. Police said 160 people were detained after violent incidents Thursday evening.
WHO: Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama
WHAT: Rama blamed “foreign hands” for escalating protests and said they aimed to hinder Albania’s EU membership bid.
WHEN: Oct 16, 2026
WHERE: Albania
WHY: Rama said the protests were aimed at hindering Albania’s bid to join the European Union.
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